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Many people wish to provide for their funeral expenses, and a pre-paid funeral plan is a caring, sensible and cost-effective way to do so. If you’ve ever had to arrange a funeral for someone, you’ll know just how many decisions need to be made. With a prepaid plan your wishes are clearly recorded, which removes uncertainty for your family. It also means your family have access to professional advice and assistance at what can be a difficult and emotional time.

Funeral costs continue to rise and future increases are predicted, so it makes sense to make financial provision for your funeral in advance. With a pre-paid funeral plan you can secure costs as listed in your plan details.

There are many benefits to a pre-paid plan, such as peace of mind for your loved ones, protects against rising costs, allows you to make your funeral wishes known, acceptance is guaranteed - no medical forms or age limits and importantly your personal plan can be tailored to your wishes.

You can plan your funeral in as much or as little detail as you’d like. You can also choose to make a single payment or spread the cost and pay by instalments. If you pay by instalments and you stop paying, you can leave the money paid so far in the plan as a contribution towards your funeral when the time comes. What's more, you can make changes to your personal plan at any time.

Paula Winchcombe, owner of Charles S. Winchcombe & Son and Thomas Free & Sons, who offer Perfect Choice funeral plans, says: "We arrange plans on behalf of customers on a regular basis and see the difference they make. What's more, making funeral arrangements needn't be as distressing as you might think. We arrange funerals personally with compassion and care and we pride ourselves on giving your family the highest levels of service. As part of your local community, we are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

All of the family team at Charles S Winchcombe & Son and Thomas Free & Sons are able to advise you on any aspects of a funeral, and instead of opting for the traditional funeral; you may prefer to have a funeral with a difference, for example by choosing a colourful coffin or an alternative hearse. Paula and her family, ensure each service is completely bespoke and the wishes of each individual are catered for.

Thomas Free & Sons Albert House, The Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE 01672 512110

Charles S. Winchcombe & Son Winchcombe House, 37, New Park Street, Devizes, SN10 1DT 01380 722500